To combat the process of staling, we have to understand how temperature, moisture, and oxygen play a part in preventing the staling. A cooler temperature is associated with a slower process of staling. Lower moisture in or around the coffee bean is associated with a lower rate of staling. Furthermore, an absence of oxygen provides ample time for freshness.

Three things helped me to move forward: my faith, my family, and my community, and without them, I wouldn't have been able to keep my head above water. However, it was when I was asked to speak to a group of MBA students that I understood the power of emotional intelligence.